News from July 2016
Investigation under way regarding California’s fuel prices
SACRAMENTO – Subpoenas have been issued to several oil refiners by the California attorney general in an investigation on how gas prices are put in place in California.
Supreme Court to review exemption of vote on California Cannabis Coalition initiative
RIVERSIDE – The California Supreme Court agreed to review a petition filed by Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) on behalf of the city of Upland after a court of appeals in the 4th District, Division 2, ruled in favor of a petition filed by California Cannabis Coalition (CCC) to be exempt from Proposition 218, which grants taxpayers the right to vote on new taxes.
Has password sharing just become a federal crime?
SAN FRANCISCO – Sharing your streaming password with a friend for a night is unlikely to lead you to jail, but taking information from your ex-employer with a former co-worker probably will.
Pepsi named in class action for alleged use of cancer-causing chemicals in soft drinks
SAN FRANCISCO – A final hearing date has been set for the class-action lawsuit claiming a soft drink producer has used cancer-causing ingredients in its soft drinks.
Opponents say proposed law granting LGBT students right to sue schools would hurt students most
SACRAMENTO – Opponents of a proposed bill granting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students the right to sue religious colleges and universities for discrimination say not only would the law trample on a school’s religious identity, it could also limit students’ choices when it comes to picking a college.
Dietary supplement marker alleges patent for MigreLief was infringed
LOS ANGELES – A Westlake Village company that sells the MigreLief supplement for treating migraines alleges a Utah company sells a similar product.
Showtime accused of airing 'Sweet Micky' film without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Florida film company alleges Showtime broadcast its movie without permission.
Roseville salon faces suit over use of Bellagio mark
SACRAMENTO – A Las Vegas casino and its parent company have filed a suit against a Roseville salon alleging the salon is using the plaintiff's marks.
FameFlynet Inc., BWP Media USA allege website used photos without authorization
LOS ANGELES – Two Los Angeles companies allege a Texas website that covers celebrity news used their photographs without permission.
Class action filed against Golden State Phone and Wireless over wage allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Luis Obispo man has filed a class-action suit against his employer alleging he was not paid the proper overtime wages.
Consumers allege JP Morgan Chase Bank harassed them with phone calls
SAN JOSE – Two Consumers accuse a financial institution of telephone harassment in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Suit filed against Ford over allegedly defective transmission
SACRAMENTO – A Corcoran woman alleges she purchased a vehicle that was defective.
Stalemate reached in Privates Beach fence debate
PLEASURE POINT – A fence at the center of a debate between the California Coastal Commission and the Opal Cliffs Recreation District will remain intact for the foreseeable future.
Attorney argues that sexual assault victims should be able to file civil cases
IRVINE – The Stanford University case where a young woman claimed she was raped by Brock Turner, an Olympic hopeful, sent shockwaves through the nation.
Court denies unemployment to paraprofessionals, substitute teachers during summer months
SAN FRANCISCO – An appellate court has ruled to deny unemployment benefits to paraprofessional and substitute teachers during the summer.
Suit filed against Breaking Media Inc. over alleged unauthorized use of photo on website
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica photography business alleges a media company used its photo without permission on a website.
Patent infringement suit filed over card game
LOS ANGELES – A California game company alleges another company is selling a card game that infringes its patented game.
Suit filed against city of Davis over wage allegations
SACRAMENTO – A class-action has been filed against the city of Davis by an employee who alleges he was not properly paid for all hours worked.
Long Beach marine businesses allege they were hacked by web designer
LOS ANGELES – Two Long Beach companies allege a web designer hired to build websites hacked into their accounts and their entire business.
Employee accuses city of Selma of not paying overtime wages
SACRAMENTO – A canine handler for the city of Selma alleges he was not paid overtime wages.